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The Can Opener Bridge (11 Foot 8)

This notorious bridge has become famous for its frequent truck accidents due to:

Height: Originally standing at just 11 feet 8 inches (3.56 meters) above the road, it was more than 2 feet below current minimum clearance standards
Despite being raised to 12 feet 4 inches in 2019, it continues to claim truck victims
A dedicated website (11foot8.com) documents the crashes, with over 175 recorded incidents since April 2008
On average, a truck was visibly damaged more than once a month at this bridge between 2008 and 2019

Why It's Problematic

Multiple warning signs, flashing lights, and even sensors that detect over-height vehicles have been installed
The bridge's location near an intersection (Gregson and Peabody Streets) complicates matters, as some trucks need to turn just before the bridge
The crash beam protecting the railway bridge has been hit so often it's needed replacement

This bridge has gained such notoriety that it has:
A dedicated YouTube following
Inspired bridge art made from crash debris
Been featured in numerous news stories and documentaries

Other notable low bridges exist across the country, but none have achieved the infamy of Durham's "Can Opener Bridge" with its well-documented history of truck collisions.

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